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|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016Self-Published Books 2023|summary= We've got seen some old favourites and some new names in really good self-published books this year: they's selection re up there with the best of our favouritestraditional publishing. Here they are - 's our top ten, in alphabetical order , by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerJeffrey Dunn|summary=Ani thought that Jill enjoyed [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture Radio Free Olympia by Steven BurgauerJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]] was personal, inspiring & insightfula story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few points to discuss when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonFull Guide|summary=For years Sue Fantasy has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safealways been our way out of the real world's limitations. It': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have s a wardrobe which works space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and which she lovesbackgrounds. When NumbaIt allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, author all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Project]] popped writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into Bookbag Towerslandscapes that readers can explore. So, Sue had lots get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of questions she wanted writing. You'll learn to use language and imagination to askmake a rich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= Seven great reads Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the autumn rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried- and we've read them all!-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids3 Things You Didn' Stonet Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Jill loved [[The Darziods' Stone by Richard Smith|The Darziods' Stone]] How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a fast-paced teen adventure - and had quite lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a few questions for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to usclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill Sue really enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms Lensky Connection by Gloria D GonsalvesConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] and said that she'd be glad to read it to any child, a thriller set primarily in Russia. She and the had quite a few questions for author had lots to chat about Conrad Delacroix when Gloria he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy! We hope you didn't miss [Poetry Day]. Lots happened, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 re constantly amazed at prime time on a Saturday nightthe quality of the self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. She was fabulous Here they are, wasn't she? If you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaosin alphabetical order, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderful.by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony Bidulka3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Luke was impressed when he read If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulkahttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]] not least because he liked . Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the characters he felt he could invest inworld, this is no easy task. He had quite When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a few questions when -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the author popped into Bookbag Towersright person for you.
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|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to listen bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to author Natasha Farrant tell us know about how she first came to dicover Jane Austenit.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and Johnson's writing style put her discussed for many years. Its current running in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinsontheaters has received a rather intriguing review. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat Keep reading to usfind out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all, dear readers? Here's some cool news to start us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds Singapore Mathematics is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix a unique way of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activitiespresenting this science. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary Parents and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who teachers will be thrilled able to receive their very own magazine in the post, addressed only understand and explain to them. We ''love'' children the sound of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a child. If you have a child who loves to read, you should look it outsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Ani enjoyed If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Words of PowerA Bookbagger's View: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine SmithWhat it's like to be a reviewer|Words of Powerliterature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, the first volume and it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. She had plenty But one of questions for the author when he popped in most important parts of this is probably that you are able to see usfind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S B CharlesPeterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Gliding With Black Swans Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Randall S B CharlesPeterson]] was a roller coaster of a thriller . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and she couldn't wait to chat to author S B Charles when he popped livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to chat to usknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Top Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=ItWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowdentop ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a baker's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]]dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, so she was delighted when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]author...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 Newsletter|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books for you How to consider this month. So read on... How many books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some if you said Write a thousand, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just that]. She has met authors, been given books, and now is about to be featured Standout Book Review in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''. We like the cut of your jib, Faith. Keep reading!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2016 Newslettera Saturated Market|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope you are not in despair at the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the country. Books Book reviews are constant!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2016 Newsletter|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book crucial tool for children because all the books he reads to his son reading community — it’s via these that opinions are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simonexchanged, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffedideas discussed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] and [https://wwwrecommendations found.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-But though the growth of book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He won't find much to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], review sites is promising for example. Ohreaders, what a silly, silly man. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a blast from the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us knowbook reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Jill thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Cold Calling The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Russell MardellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Cold CallingThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very human. She she had quite a few questions for author Russell Mardell several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when he they popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would never Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againa great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. She had quite And, we believe that it is a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towersbreath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue absolutely refused Gerry Brown is so keen to be separated from see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Inside https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother. She had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersthis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, In this strangest of years we have plenty to recommend to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned ve been delighted by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that self-published books we've read and they thought developed their child’s empathy the most 're all books which compare well with traditionally- and reading was published books in the runaway winnersame genres. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all couldn't narrow the choice down any further - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone elseso this year's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one top ten consists of the shortlisted eleven books and here they are, in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards alphabetical order by author.. This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiative.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Author Quentin Bates Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur series.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonAndrew Hampshire|summary=Ani was impressed by Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the world building in background. In [[LilithCreating Value Through Technology: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by C E RobinsonAndrew Hampshire|LilithCreating Value Through Technology: Eden's Planetary PrincessDiscover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and knew that there was an exciting series how to comeget the most out of it. She He and Sue had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] lot to chat about when he popped dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Jill thought In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused other kids look up to them and had twists to suit every thriller fanrespect them. She was impressed by That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot experience to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Hi, hello The gap between sci-fi and a very happy February reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to all our readers. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and go that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward far back in time to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring bookssee huge developments in technology. David Bowie died. And For example, the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And sosmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in memory of one our great cultural iconstoday’s society, we perused this list you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, tootouch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted simple, basic tasks to be able helping to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo solve advanced problems by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or Are you running out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions inspiration for what to do with the authors kids when they popped into Bookbag Towerscan't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season 've seen some cracking self-published books this year and if you were affected by they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the awful floodschoice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishesin alphabetical order by author.. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten SelfDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Published Books 2015Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= WeWriting a book review isn've seen some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten bookst difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in mind. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[Braver Than BritainWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, Occasionally endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches BritainMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's top ten fears and faces them all over the course testament of a year was funny anguish, endurance and silly and, yes, bravedevotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a joyous little highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSSue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over affect the publishing industry - and the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone herewider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J Sime8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'' and Ever felt thatyou's not something she often says, so she had quite ve hit a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction 2015|summary=WeWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good read and we think that we've found some crackers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author. 'Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be Choosing the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the corner. Sorry, but it is! If youtop ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're looking for constantly surprised at just how good some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to self-published books are. Here's our features section where we have done our best to help you outfinal top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= WeOne of the finest storytellers you've tried to give you a varied selection never heard of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, who died in alphabetical order by authorSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it got us into was a lot of ''do you rememberdebut novel...?'' conversations! It took She had quite a while to whittle our choices down to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorfew questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=We've noticed Every child has a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples in 2015. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies and where you really need to have read the earlier books right to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by author. medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= 2015 has been ''We could definitely make a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading and we think flying car – but that we've found something for everyone's tastenot the hard part. Here they areThe hard part is, alphabetically by author.how do you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was no exceptionsurprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by There was a lot to chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten History Self-Published Books 20152017|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries - and Choosing the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history self-published books we read in 2017 was one of 2015 the toughest jobs we've tried to give as wide did all year and involved a selection great deal of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyonediscussion. Here they are 's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= We stayed up late and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy jobchimed with her personal view of life. But - we finally managed She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authorchat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by author.Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, Peter thought that [[Prunes for Breakfast The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by John SearanckeElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Prunes for BreakfastThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and she had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for John when he popped into they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderGabe Riggs|summary=Ani enjoyed Luke thought that [[Celeste Three is Missing Punk Love Foucault by Chris CalderGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and thought it was visceral read that illuminates and educates with a goodstrong voice and clear, slow burning escapist thrillercapable prose. She had quite There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when he Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. HeSue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the first Jamaican to win Priorities: Ambassadress and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Marlon JamesSandra Aragona|autobiography]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of life as a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really shoulddiplomatic spouse. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous There was a lot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Man Booker Prize 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on thriller genre. When the shortlist.author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthStuart Burrell|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Glass Girl Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Sandy HogarthStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalsfeel-good read. She had quite a few questions for the author wanted to know more when she Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyWes Stuart|summary=Sue is a longLuke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-standing fan written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - horror in [[A Death in the Dales My Name is Sam by Frances BrodyWes Stuart|A Death in the DalesMy Name is Sam]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good read. There were he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when Frances he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellB C R Fegan|summary=Ani thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[I'll Meet You In Heaven Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In HeavenB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was : it's a good story of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered losswith some valuable lessons. She had quite It was a few questions for author Jill Thrussell real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when she he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainAnnie Ingram|summary=Sue's always been just Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so relief when Kim Staflund's latest bookSue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Conversations with Kammie by Kim StaflundAnnie Ingram|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authorsbook]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it and had quite . There was a few questions lot to ask the author talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisStephan Santiago|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated Ani was quietly moved by Matt Addis. Most recently she's wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country Returning Home by Alexander CordellStephan Santiago|Rape of the Fair CountryReturning Home]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which there were several points she thought were amazing. When Matt wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2015 Newsletter|summary= Well, they say summer is the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughts. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-chat to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.
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